Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, which costs $100.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Spin
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
88 vs 78
Control
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Too close to call
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $109.99 at IQ 82.8
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 82.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power91
- 80Control80
- 78Spin88
- 84Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot83
- 86Stability81
- 72Maneuverability78
- 90Pop90
- 76Touch80
- 80Consistency81
- 76Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight78
- 62Launch angle62
- 86Plow through85
- 72Softness78
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $100 — better | $109.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 82.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | Not verified |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture | Evergrit long-lasting grit |
| Core material | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter | Floating EPP foam core with EVA perimeter foam ring |
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm verdict
The V-Sol Tour Elongated combines a floating EPP/EVA foam core with Evergrit at $109.99. The comparison video frames it as the more offense-focused choice against Spitfire. All Paddle DNA scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Value-minded drivers who want reach
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Players considering an offense-focused foam paddle around $110
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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